GENEVA, March 6 (Reuters) – The car industry is moving towards making electric car batteries with a higher ratio of nickel, Ola Kaellenius, Daimler board member responsible for research and development, said on Tuesday. High cobalt prices have been pushing manufacturers to adjust the recipe for the batteries used to power electric cars to reduce… Continue reading Daimler’s R&D chief sees nickel rich batteries gaining traction
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#Genevamotorshow2018 – Renault Z35: a vision of shared urban mobility
Tuesday 06 March 2018 by Emmanuel GENTY – Innovation Emmanuel GENTY Share on Twitter Share on Facebook Share on LinkedIn Share on Pinterest It’s an electric “robo-vehicle” that moves around the center of a smart connected city. It makes urban trips and the everyday life of this city’s users simpler. It’s a shared, multifunction mobility… Continue reading #Genevamotorshow2018 – Renault Z35: a vision of shared urban mobility
#Genevamotorshow2018 – Renault’s knowhow set to electrify driving enjoyment with a new motor for ZOE
Tuesday 06 March 2018 by Marie CLARET-TOURNIER – Cars Marie CLARET-TOURNIER Share on Twitter Share on Facebook Share on LinkedIn Share on Pinterest The 2018 Geneva Motor Show sees Renault, Europe’s number one electric vehicle brand, present the R110. Its latest electric motor will power the 2018 model-year ZOE, the continent’s best-selling EV. With a… Continue reading #Genevamotorshow2018 – Renault’s knowhow set to electrify driving enjoyment with a new motor for ZOE
UPDATE 2-Diesel collapse gives automakers carbon headache
GENEVA (Reuters) – The accelerating demise of diesel, long used by carmakers to boost fuel-efficiency, is undermining their plans to meet looming European Union CO2 goals and avoid big annual fines. The BMW M8 is seen during a presentation at the 88th International Motor Show at Palexpo in Geneva, Switzerland, March 6, 2018. REUTERS/Pierre Albouy… Continue reading UPDATE 2-Diesel collapse gives automakers carbon headache
Stoneacre buys Platts Garage in Stafford
Stoneacre Motor Group has bought Platts Garage in Stafford, representing Fiat, Dacia, Renault and Kia. Platts has been located on the same site in Lightwood Rd, Longton since 1938 when it was known as Peppers Garage. It was awarded the Fiat franchise in 1946 and billed itself as the longest established Fiat franchise in the UK.… Continue reading Stoneacre buys Platts Garage in Stafford
Renault’s EZ-GO envisions walk-on, walk-off urban EV mobility
Renault’s EZ-GO is less concept car than a full transportation service concept design. The vehicle revealed at the Geneva Motor Show this week is a fully autonomous electric car that can’t travel fast, but that does fit as many as six passengers through a big, almost garage-like door that opens up to load people and… Continue reading Renault’s EZ-GO envisions walk-on, walk-off urban EV mobility
In Viry-Châtillon, behind the scenes of the Renault Sport factory
Sometimes reduced to the miscellaneous category, the city of Viry-Châtillon, in the Essonne, however, hosts for 40 years one of the most prestigious factories in the world: the site Renault Sport, where are manufactured the engines of Formula 1 which have propelled several pilots to international titles. Report. “Remember that from the top of this… Continue reading In Viry-Châtillon, behind the scenes of the Renault Sport factory
Renault’s EZ-GO electric car is ridesharing for the masses
Renault has managed to outdo the craziness of the Mercedes F 015 concept with its own driverless concept electric car, the EZ-GO. Unveiled at the Geneva Motor Show, it’s a Level 4 autonomous urban EV with a top speed of just 30MPH. Six passengers enter through the massive front door and can see everything (and… Continue reading Renault’s EZ-GO electric car is ridesharing for the masses
Nissan: Nissan at Geneva Motor Show 2018: transforming the way we drive, transforming the way we live
GENEVA – The acceleration of electrification was the key theme at the Nissan stand during this year’s Geneva Motor Show. Taking center stage was the world premiere of the all-electric ABB FIA Formula E Championship race car, seen in its concept livery for the first time. The car will make its city circuit debut at… Continue reading Nissan: Nissan at Geneva Motor Show 2018: transforming the way we drive, transforming the way we live
Nissan Intelligent Mobility vision drives breakthrough announcements at Geneva Motor Show
Next generation of Nissan’s best-selling crossovers will offer electrified powertrain options to consumers “Simply Amazing” new Nissan LEAF is Europe’s fastest-selling electric vehicle as orders hit 19,000 Nissan Qashqai on sale with ProPILOT driver assistance technology this month New partnership with energy company E.ON advancing Nissan’s ambition to offer free power for its EV drivers… Continue reading Nissan Intelligent Mobility vision drives breakthrough announcements at Geneva Motor Show